Light+Building 2008: Products and Technology
26 Jun 08
Light+Building showcased a range of new technologies, from LEDs, optics and drivers to lighting fixtures. We selected a few highlights, but there were many others we didn’t have space for.
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Light+Building 2008: Viewpoints 26 Jun 08
We asked several Light+Building attendees for their views on the show.
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Green light for LEDs at Light+ Building 26 Jun 08
Energy efficiency, green technology and LED lighting were central themes of Light+Building, the biennial trade fair that took place in Frankfurt in April. Tim Whitaker reports.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Cooler heads at Canadian Energy Star participants meeting 17 Jun 08
As the Energy Star debacle unfolded in the US, proponents of Energy Star in Canada had a profitable and worthwhile meeting, writes Brian Owen. |
SHOW REPORT: LightFair Daily — Friday May 30 30 May 08
As the show lights dimmed down to an early close today at 3 pm, the last day of LightFair wrapped up with some worthwhile farewell seminars and meetings, reports Brian Owen.
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SHOW REPORT: Lightfair Daily - Thursday May 29 29 May 08
Thursday marked Day 4 of the LightFair conference and Day 2 of the trade show, both already a resounding success, reports our intrepid reporter Brian Owen. |
SHOW REPORT: Lightfair Daily - Wednesday May 28 28 May 08
They say that three times is a charm, and Day 3 of LightFair 2008 by far is living up to this adage without exception, reports Brian Owen. |
SHOW REPORT: LightFair Daily — Tuesday May 27 27 May 08
With the 2nd day of the LightFair 2008 Daylighting and LightFair Institute Conference Program underway, attendees could see a steady flow of activity on the trade show floor, as exhibitors ready their displays for the Trade Show opening Wednesday morning at 10:00 am, reports Brian Owen. |
SHOW REPORT: LightFair Daily — Monday May 26 26 May 08
LightFair 2008 opened today in Las Vegas, NV, with compelling, sell-out workshops during the Daylighting Institute conference program, reports Brian Owen, Canadian columnist and contributing editor.
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Toronto leads with LEDiscovery 14 May 08
A group of organizations gathered at this event to discuss the future of energy-efficient LED lighting, writes Brian Owen, our Canadian Columnist.
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Strategies in Light 2008 focuses on emerging LED applications 14 May 08
The ninth annual get-together for the LED industry highlighted the development of LED technologies and standards that are driving us into new and emerging markets, not least general illumination. Tim Whitaker reports from Santa Clara. |
Light+Building tradeshow breaks records in Frankfurt 17 Apr 08
Light+Building had a big leap in visitor numbers this year, a strong emphasis of energy efficiency, and of course plenty of LEDs. |
Strategies in Light 2008 pulls the crowds in Santa Clara 27 Feb 08
The annual LED conference and exhibition always provides an interesting mix of presentations and exhibits. |
Tokyo illuminated by white LEDs 18 Feb 08
The White-LEDs conference in Tokyo provided a unique opportunity to meet key players in Japan's LED lighting industry, writes Tim Whitaker. |
LED market to grow by 12% in 2008 18 Feb 08
Strategies Unlimited predicts that the LED industry is emerging from a slow growth phase, and that the total market size in 2012 will exceed $11bn. |
LED EXPO and FPD Korea add Lighting Sign Korea in 2007 25 Jun 07
The three-in-one tradeshow in Seoul, Korea proved to be a big success, providing crossover between the LED lighting and display industries. |
LED lighting shows maturity at Lightfair 14 Jun 07
If anyone thought LED lighting was going to be a short-lived phenomenon, the recent Lightfair International trade show in New York City should have convinced them otherwise. LEDs were everywhere, and more importantly the LED fixtures on display showed a new level of maturity, writes Tim Whitaker.
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European Commission gathers knowledge on LED status 30 May 07
A workshop entitled "Status, Prospects and Strategies for LEDs in General Lighting" was held in Ispra, Italy on May 3-4, 2007. One of the organizers, Paolo Bertoldi of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), describes the main findings. |
LEDs make a strong showing at Lightfair 17 May 07
Last weeks' Lightfair International trade show indicated that lighting manufacturers are taking LED technology seriously. |
Strategies in Light sees LEDs pushing the boundaries of lighting 17 May 07
In its eighth year, the Strategies in Light conference continued to address key issues in the LED marketplace. |
Lighting market and global energy dilemma stimulate calls for an LED industry association 18 Feb 07
In the first of a series of columns for LEDs Magazine, Jed Dorsheimer of Canaccord Adams presents thoughts from the 2006 LED Leadership Summit, including a call for the formation of an LED industry alliance. |
LEDs 2006 conference searches for near-term LED markets 18 Dec 06
One of the underlying themes of the LEDs 2006 conference, held on October 16-18 in San Diego, California, was to try to identify the key near-term applications for LEDs that will drive growth in the next few years, writes Tim Whitaker. |
Car makers find new ways to create intelligent automotive lighting using LEDs 18 Dec 06
European regulations, heat exchangers in LED headlight systems, ambient lighting with LED light-guides and adaptive rear lighting were among the subjects discussed at a recent automotive lighting conference, writes Tim Whitaker. |
Crowds flock to electronica trade show to see LEDs in action 18 Dec 06
Lighting, displays, mobile phones and automotive were among the applications targeted by LED makers, driver IC suppliers and other exhibitors at electronica. |
Exhibit highlights from Intertech LEDs 2006 conference 01 Nov 06
The LEDs 2006 conference in San Diego on October 16-18 attracted a large crowd and some 50 exhibiting companies. |
LED companies win awards at Lightfair International 01 Jun 06
Several LED companies were honored at Lightfair, the annual lighting show in the US. |
Lightfair International - no shortage of LEDs in Vegas 01 Jun 06
LED manufacturers and lighting suppliers were out in force at this year's Lightfair showcase in Vegas. |
EuroLED conference pulls together European LED community 25 May 06
Last week's highly successful EuroLED conference positions the event as a highlight of the LED calendar. |
LED makers unveil latest advances at L+B 01 May 06
Lighting with white LEDs is now becoming a reality, as manufacturers at the recent Light+Building trade show demonstrated. |
LEDs in Frankfurt: Light+Building in review 01 May 06
There were plenty of LEDs and related products on show at this year's Light+Building event - these are some of them. |
LED luminaires and other products at L+B 01 May 06
Highlights included a 20,000 lm luminaire from Siteco, individual LED spotlights from Philips and luminaires based on TIR's Lexel technology from Zumtobel and Spectral. |
Conference update: 100% Light, SSLS Forum, LED China 2006 30 Mar 06
100% Light is launching in London in September and the Solid State Lighting Suppliers Forum will be held in Taiwan in May. Meanwhile, LED China 2006 has reported a successful event. |
MAGAZINE: Interior LED lighting signifies driver luxury and comfort 28 Feb 06
LEDs are one of several technologies that are starting to be using for interior ambient lighting in vehicles, ranging from top-end luxury cars to long-haul aircraft. |
Delegates highlight required improvements in LED lighting 19 Dec 05
The annual LEDs event organized by Intertech took place in San Diego in October, with a diverse range of subjects ranging from standards and infrastructure for the solid-state lighting industry to plant growth using LEDs. |
LED experts converge at the Solid State Lighting conference 10 Oct 05
General illumination, white LEDs and pulse-width modulation were among the subjects discussed during the Fifth International Conference on Solid State Lighting, writes David Nicol. |
LEDs in the mainstream: technical hurdles and standardization issues 10 Oct 05
A recent conference in the UK focused on the latest developments in LEDs and the ways in which they can be moved into the mainstream lighting market. Tim Whitaker reports. |
LED products pack a punch at PLASA 19 Sep 05
The PLASA show, which took place at London's Earls Court, was packed with LED products, although true novelty was thin on the ground. |
UK LEDs workshop focuses on technology and applications 01 May 05
With speakers representing a wide range of technology sectors and end-user markets, the recent LEDs conference in the UK provided an opportunity to discuss ongoing trends in the industry. |
China conference highlights LED industry developments 01 May 05
A recent conference in China confirmed the country’s interest in developing solid-state lighting infrastructure. Bob Steele of Strategies Unlimited reports from the China International Forum on Solid-State Lighting (CIFSSL’05). |
LightFair part 1 - White LEDs and light engines 29 Apr 05
Among the key trends at this year’s LightFair was a focus on usable white light (providing color control, consistency) and also the development of solid-state lighting platforms. |
LightFair part 2 – High-power LED suppliers 29 Apr 05
LED manufacturers continue to target the lighting market and are creating more usable white products. |
LED products pick up awards at LightFair 18 Apr 05
The winners of the New Product Showcase Awards at the LightFair International 2005 tradeshow in New York included a number of LED-related products. |
Arc05 show unveils new architectural lighting directions 01 Mar 05
arc05 provided a showcase for manufacturers of architectural, retail and corporate lighting products, many featuring LEDs. |
Displays and signs call for improvements in green and white LEDs 17 Feb 05
Speakers at a recent conference described trends and challenges in the full-color video display and signage markets. |
Panel points to developments in high-power LEDs 16 Feb 05
At a recent LEDs conference, leading manufacturers described progress in their high-power LED products. |
LED market grew 37% to reach $3.7 billion in 2004 11 Feb 05
White LEDs and mobile phone applications dominated the high-brightness LED market in 2004, but growth is likely to slow. |
LEDs provoke Bright Ideas among investors 10 Dec 04
Recognizing the potential of LEDs in many applications, the financial community is looking for investment opportunities, but at the same time wants to understand the dynamics of the supply chain. |
Brussels conference sprouts better understanding of LEDs 15 Nov 04
Interaction between lighting designers, luminaire manufacturers and LED suppliers should help the LED industry to focus on its strengths and continue to develop. |
Clothing, ceilings and submarines all use LEDs 01 Nov 04
Lighted clothing, flexible ceiling infrastructures and illumination on nuclear submarines were just some of the many applications discussed at the recent Intertech LEDs 2004 conference. |
LED manufacturers reveal performance records, new high-power products 29 Oct 04
Several LED manufacturers discussed recent performance advances at the recent Intertech LEDs 2004 conference in San Diego (October 20-22), at the same time as others entered the high-power LED market. |
LEDs light up Las Vegas at the ETS-LDI show 27 Oct 04
The Entertainment Technology Show-LDI, held in Las Vegas in late October, presented a wide range of LED-based products for both display and lighting applications. |
LED floodlights and panels attract lighting professionals at PLASA 01 Oct 04
When not being deafened by DJs cranking up their sound systems, visitors to this year's PLASA show were dazzled by a wide range of LED-based lighting products aimed at the entertainment and performing arts markets. |
Fourth International Conference on Solid State Lighting 01 Aug 04
Among the highlights of the Fourth International Conference on Solid State Lighting were updates on government-sponsored programs in Japan and the US, and a report of white LEDs with a color rendering index approaching the theoretical maximum of 100. |
Lighting community outlines challenges for LED industry 15 Mar 04
Lighting designers are eager to increase their adoption of LED technology, but are looking for device suppliers to remove some of the hurdles, writes Tim Whitaker. |
LEDs in Signs and Displays 13 Jan 04
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Intertech LEDs 2003 report: Backlights, airports and vehicles provide market impetus 01 Jan 04
As chip makers continue to improve the performance and reduce the cost of their products, new applications in areas such as airport lighting and car headlamps continue to emerge. Tim Whitaker reports from the Intertech LEDs 2003 conference. |
